It looks like an ordinary pool, but when Dad adds more water, it becomes a magical oasis

So many people dream of having their own pool in their backyard. It’s almost a sign that you’ve made it, and after a long day, you have a refuge you can escape to.

A lot of us can’t really afford the luxury of our own private pool though, and there are all sorts of drawbacks that get in the way of that dream.

One reddit user however, VonBubenberg, shared a story of how his dad was able to make his dream a reality, all on his own. And yes, I mean he built his own backyard pool that looks more like a magical oasis.

He also managed to build the pool without having to worry about astronomical costs, awkward landscaping, and chemicals used for filtering and cleaning the water.

The pool is actually all natural and eco-friendly!

Continue below to check out how this crafty dad managed to make his dream pool a reality.

After digging out the pool area, they lined it with felt and then threw a pond liner over top of the felt so that the water wouldn’t seep into the ground. The materials used for this step were ordered from Germany.

After setting up the walls and the floor, they started filling in the pool. To make things a bit more unique, they decided to fill water over top of the rectangular pool to create a beautiful and natural seeming shallow pond for people to dip their feet.

The craftiness didn’t stop at the pool design, even the filtration system uses some ingenuity. Von Bubenberg’s dad decided to forego a traditional filtration system and instead decided to use these bins in his garage.

To filter the water, it passes through various layers of material such as gravel and foam, and is then pumped towards the pond. The water is also treated with UV light and an natural compound that slows bacteria and algae growth.